Technology Director – Energy & Critical Infrastructure

About the role

We are seeking a forward‑thinking Technology Director to shape and execute the technical vision for our Energy & Critical Infrastructure cluster. The role drives architecture, safety, and cybersecurity for software that powers smart metering, grid management, renewable energy and other mission‑critical systems.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead the technology vision, principles and reference roadmaps aligned with company strategy.
• Act as the technical authority for regulated, safety‑critical energy software across metering, head‑end systems, substations, grid and renewables.
• Build scalable architectures and reusable assets that can be applied across multiple customers.
• Set high standards for cybersecurity, interoperability and secure design, complying with multiple regulations.
• Serve as escalation point for complex architectural, safety and regulatory decisions.
• Introduce AI solutions to energy delivery, balancing innovation with security and compliance.
• Collaborate with the CTO to strengthen Critical Software’s position as a trusted energy engineering partner.
• Mentor senior engineers and architects, and represent the company in industry and standards forums.

Required profile

• 5+ years of software engineering and technical leadership experience, preferably in energy, utilities or critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of the energy ecosystem, including utilities, TSOs, DSOs, OEMs and metering vendors.
• Proven expertise in smart‑metering, grid, head‑end, substation automation, embedded and connected platforms, and energy data platforms.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity, interoperability and secure design for regulated environments.
• Practical experience with AI/ML in operational energy, including risk assessment and validation.

Required skills

• Software engineering
• Energy ecosystem knowledge
• Smart metering and grid architectures
• Head‑end systems
• Substation automation
• Embedded and connected platforms
• Energy data platforms
• Cybersecurity and secure design
• Interoperability standards
• AI and machine learning applied to energy

What we offer

• Private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, legal, financial support)
• Home‑office support
• Extra holidays (2 additional days after year one, increasing over time)
• Extra parental leave (2 additional months fully paid)
• Gradual return‑to‑work support after long breaks
• Sabbatical programme for long‑term employees
• Training, mentorship and growth opportunities